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品性 (ひんせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
noun
character ; moral quality ; personality
Refers to a person's moral and ethical character, often implying refinement, integrity, or dignity. More formal than 性格 (personality) and closer to 'moral fiber'.
教きょう
育いく
は
知ち
識しき
だけ
で
なく
品ひん
性せい
も
育はぐく
む
べき
だ
。
Education should cultivate not only knowledge but also character.
Kanji 品 goods, refinement, dignity Similar words 性せい 格かく 性格 is a general term for personality or disposition, while 品性 specifically emphasizes moral quality and refinement.
人じん 格かく 人格 refers to one's overall personality or character as a person, often used in psychological or legal contexts; 品性 focuses on ethical and refined qualities.
Etymology Compound of 品 (ひん, 'refinement, quality') and 性 (せい, 'nature, character'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys 'refined nature' or 'moral quality'.
